Fire causes estimated $150,000 in damage in Mentor

A garage and house fire in Mentor late Tuesday night resulted in one person being sent to the hospital.

At 10:50 p.m. the Mentor Fire Department responded to a reported fire in an attached garage at 5482 Grace Drive. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire in the garage and the flames had extended into the house, Battalion Chief Joe Busher said in a news release,

“Despite the frigid weather, fire crews were able to secure a good water supply and bring the fire under control,” said Busher.

The homeowner, two sons and a dog had exited the home on their own. The homeowner was transported to the hospital due to smoke inhalation, but there were no other reported injuries, Busher said.

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While the fire remains under investigation, the cause appears to be accidental. Damage was estimated at $150,000, he said.

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